Neville's Contribution Recognized by Bowls NSW

Neville Schwartz (on left in above photo), of Port City, was awarded Long Service Recognition for Volunteer Administrators by Bowls NSW.

NSW vs. QLD Test Series

Today's edition of the Port Macquarie News includes an article on the test series to be played at Port City on Thursday 29th - Friday 30th January.

 Click here for the Port Macquarie News web site then on the link included in "Local Sport".

It promises to be an exciting 2 days with excellent bowls and a carnival atmosphere with music, a bbq, raffles etc.

Port City WBC Weekly News

On Tuesday 26th November we held our Encouragement Day for bowlers who have been playing for less than 5 years. There were 28 teams entered for this event from the following clubs:- Forster, Tuncurry, Kew, Taree Railway, Blackhead, Old Bar, South West Rocks, Kempsey Heights, Wingham, Lake Cathie, Coffs Ex Services, Westport, North Haven and Port City.

Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report

Port City Men's Bowling Club news report for the week ending Sunday 24th November. 

Remember:-  Be yourself; everyone else is taken.   Oscar Wild

Wednesday pm :-  $15:-  A Edwards, C Halls & T Cornforth.  $10:- W Riedel, F Williams & J Barker  $7:-O Cook, K Woischwill & G Barney

Local Players Qualify for Australian Open

The NSW qualifying rounds for the Australian Open have been completed and it's great to see a couple of our local teams qualify for this prestigious event. They are:

Men's Fours: Phil Baker, Scott Franklin, Alan Wares & Peter Taylor (Kempsey Heights)

Mixed Pairs: Jenny Roberts (Lake Cathie) & Greg Brims (Port City).

Click here for the Bowls NSW site posting and follow the links for the Taree Leagues matches.

Regional Games at Lake Cathie

The Friendly Inter-Region 1 & 2 Games were held at Lake Cathie B.C. on Thursday 21^st and Friday 22^nd November, 2013 conducted by Region 1 Representative Judy Padgen and Region 2 Representative Carole Graham. Region 1 Teams were 32 players combined from Clarence River, Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast Districts. Region 2 Teams were 32 players combined from Hastings Haven, Macleay and Lower North Coast Districts. This is the second year these games have been played and won by Region 1. Game wins 15, Draws 2. Total Score 461. Region 2 Game wins 7 Draws 2. Total Score 392. 2014 Games will be held at Grafton.

Carole and Judy wish to thank Secretary Manager Dean, President Ann, Chef Luke and the wonderful Social Committee Girls from Lake Cathie B.C. who went to so much trouble to make the Games such a great success.

Thanks to Carole Graham for this report

 

Port City 2014 Tournaments

The listing of the Port City Men's BC major tournaments for 2014 has been updated thanks to advise from Charlie Buchanan our Bowls Coordinator.

Click here or on the link to the right for the "2014 list of tournaments and major events" for 2014.

NSW vs QLD Test Series at Port City

The NSW vs. QLD test series for 2014 will be held at Port City from Wednesday  29th - Thursday  30th. January 2014.

This promises to be an exciting test with some of the best men, women & junior bowlers on our greens.

Click here for the selected NSW men's side. Further details of the women's & junior sides will be posted as they are available.

Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report

Port City Men's Bowling Club news report for the week ending Sunday 17th November.

It is not necessary to wear a parachute when skydiving ….. It is necessary however to wear a parachute if you want to skydive twice.

Port City Men's Hamper & Presentation Day

The Port City Men's Hamper & Presentation day will be held on Saturday 7th December with bowls starting at 1:00 pm.

Single entries, for a game of fours, and goodies for all make for an enjoyable afternoon. Entry sheets at the club or phone the bowls office on 6583 1153.

Champion of Club Champions Pairs

The NSW State finals of the men's champion of club champions pairs has commenced today at the Belrose BC. Alan Wares and Peter Taylor (Kempsey Heights) are our Zone 14 champions.

Click here for the Bowls NSW web page for the pairs. Scores are usually updated during play for all games.

Champion of Club Champions

The Bowls NSW state finals of the Champion of Club Champions commenced today with the singles at the Belrose BC.

Port City WBC November Newsletter

Congratulations

                                                                Minor Singles
 

To Lorraine Cannon  for being the Minor Singles Champion for 2013. Congratulations also to Eleanore Russell for being Runner-Up. Both ladies played extremely well. It was a match more than worthy of a final.

Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report

Port City Men's Bowling Club news report for the week ending Sunday 10th November.

Remember:- Whatever is good to know is difficult to learn.

Wednesday pm :-  $15:-  N Stingel, J Stone & B Wallace.  $10:- R Carkeek & G Moss   $7:- C Munday & B Dugdale

NSW Qualifying for Australian Open

State qualifying rounds for the Australian Open will be played in NSW including matches at Taree Leagues.

The following are some of the local players entered for this competition:

Port City WBC Weekly News

There was no Ladies Social Bowls on Tuesday 5^th November, owing to the running of the Melbourne Cup. Our club held a Mixed Triples game, with champagne and orange juice being served on the greens. After the game we all enjoyed a great chicken salad lunch, with dessert, and more champagne and orange juice was served on the tables.The Noni B and Lowes fashion parade was greatly enjoyed and it was fun to see all the men who participated.

Cup Day Bowls and Fashion Parade

 Lucky winners (L-R) Neville Stingel, Kay Stingel & Denise Gudgeon

Bowlers and non-bowlers enjoyed the Melbourne Cup day at Port City with everyone a winner. 

NSW Champion of Club Champions Singles & Pairs

Shane Globits - North Haven 

The 2013 Bowls NSW Champion of Club Champions Singles & Pairs will be played at the Belrose BC from Tuesday 12th - Friday 15th November.

Jack39 is Now Available

Jack39 is now available from the Bowls NSW Development team - click here to view. This e-news publication always makes for some interesting reading.

Port City Men's BC Weekly News Report

Port City Men's Bowling Club news report for the week ending Sunday 3rd November.

Wednesday pm :- $15:- D Lomas, F Mulligan & T Newell. $10:- D Callanan, & B Tait $7:- P Gilligan, & R Eriksson.

Port Macquarie Mixed Pairs 2014

Entries are open for the popular Port Macquarie Mixed Pairs in June 2014. With play at Port City, Port Panthers and host club Westport from Friday 27th - Sunday 29th June.

Click here for details and the entry form.